The territory and boundaries of the Commonwealth shall be and remain the same as they were after the Constitution of Virginia was adopted on June 29, 1776, except for the territory that constitutes West Virginia and its boundaries, and other boundary adjustments as provided in this chapter.
Code 1950, § 7-1; 1966, c. 102, § 7.1-1; 2005, c. 839.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 3.1 - Boundaries of the Commonwealth
§ 1-301. Extent of territory of the Commonwealth after the Constitution of 1776
§ 1-302. Jurisdiction and ownership of Commonwealth over offshore waters and submerged lands
§ 1-303. Cession of territory northwest of Ohio River
§ 1-304. Boundary with North Carolina
§ 1-305. Boundary with North Carolina eastward from low-water mark of Atlantic Ocean
§ 1-306. Boundary with Tennessee
§ 1-307. Compact and boundary with Kentucky
§ 1-308. Boundary with Maryland
§ 1-309. Boundary with Maryland eastward from Assateague Island
§ 1-311. Recession of portion of District of Columbia
§ 1-312. Boundary with District of Columbia
§ 1-313. Boundary line between Loudoun County, Virginia, and Jefferson County, West Virginia